Social value reporting done right
MeasureUp aligns with the UK Treasury’s new definition of social value as the “wellbeing of the population” value. Helping you evidence the difference you're making in the world - properly.
Our mission: Revolutionise social value reporting
We know how hard it can be to capture meaningful data and accurately measure the difference you’re making in people’s lives.
Traditionally, you’ll see proprietary standards that tuck away valuable public data, research and helpful resources behind expensive paywalls.
Well, that doesn’t sit right with us.
We, as a group of social value practitioners (Impact Reporting, State of Life and PRD), decided to come together and build a better alternative.
One that’s open to all, freely available, and transparent about how values are being sourced or generated.
One that offers a user-friendly entry point, as well as a pathway to more complex, precise measurement practices for those who want it.
One that prioritises the experience and testimony of people as a fundamental pillar for understanding impact in a more meaningful way.
Above all, one that’s not barricaded behind paywalls, yet is capable of withstanding the most rigorous scrutiny.
Introducing MeasureUp: Always accessible. Transparent and reliable. Forever free.
Social value good
Fed up with puzzling over standards of evidence and doubting the process or outcomes? We’ve been there too. That’s why we collaborated with economists nationwide, meticulously examining and consolidating what matters – so you don’t have to. There’s a clear signpost to a way to value the most common things organisations are doing, with more on the way. It’s not one-size-fits-all, so you can pick a path that works for you, whether a quick and easy estimate or a more robust measurement practice.
Aligned with WELLBY
Many of MeasureUp’s outcomes are based on WELLBY, the wellbeing valuation method endorsed and used by the HM Treasury (from the Green Book’s wellbeing guidance from 2021). Some of the team members behind MeasureUp are the same who worked with the Treasury, developing an approach that provides a solid framework for measuring and evidencing social value. We’ve painstakingly sifted through the data, scrutinised the assessments, and enhanced the attribution of the collected values against not just WELLBY but other thoroughly vetted and publicly available sources.
Forever free
MeasureUp is the only measurement and valuation approach of its kind currently available for free. And the plan is to keep it that way – forever. Here’s an easy way to estimate the value of your social and environmental activities, view suggestions on which reporting or procurement categories they fit into best, and how to best gather evidence on that social value taking place. With no hidden charges, no paid subscriptions, and full disclosure of all sources. We’re driven to make social value reporting accessible to everyone.
MeasureUp is ideal for those…
Eager to take their first steps in social value impact measurement and reporting but need some guidance on where to start.
Who finds the number of measurement methods and costly solutions confusing, and would prefer to trust an impartial set of social value metrics providing a clear and concise pathway.
Businesses who want better transparency in their planning, bidding or procurement projects.
Who wants to better evidence their positive impact on societal wellbeing in alignment with the 2020 and 2021 Treasury Green Book updates and the latest UK Government’s definition of social value.
Want to capture real evidence, testimonials or lived experiences from real beneficiaries on whether these efforts made their lives better – and use this information to deliver even better social value in the future
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How to get started
There are a few starting points in the MeasureUp resource:
- If you are interested in understanding the methodology behind social value measurement and valuation, start on the Methodology page where you can find out about our valuation development process, what wellbeing is, our underlying principles, and guiding resources.
- If you want to see the kinds of things that people are valuing relating to people and planet start on our Values page and browse through all of the values in the set.
- If you want to ‘get going’ with your own social value practice for your own activities then start on our How to Use page and work through the Step-by-Step guide, impact pathway mapping worksheet, and have a go with our estimator tool.
Social value ‘Top Trumps’ workshop available!
Led by social value experts Catherine Manning and Matt Haworth from MeasureUp, this workshop offers a fresh approach to valuation. Through a series of hands-on exercises, we’ll introduce you to wellbeing in social value and help you compare impact meaningfully—even when values seem worlds apart.
